A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Tastes & Traditions 5
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A special art class
Sometimes getting dirty is the best part of having fun!
Fourteen-year-old Mia loves doing art. Last week, she went on a trip with her family. They travelled to a beautiful old village that is famous for pottery. People there make amazing cups and plates out of clay. Mia was very excited because she really wanted to make her own bowl to take home.
On the first morning, Mia's parents took her to a small art school in the village. A friendly teacher showed Mia how to use a special machine called a spinning wheel. He put a large piece of wet, soft clay in the middle of the wheel. When he turned the machine on, the wheel started going around very fast.
The teacher told Mia to use her hands to shape the bowl while the wheel was moving. At first, she did it gently, and it looked good. But then, she wanted to make the bowl a bit deeper. She pushed the wet clay too hard. Suddenly, a big piece of the heavy clay flew off the machine! It hit Mia right in the middle of her favourite white shirt.
Mia was surprised, but she didn't feel angry. The teacher stopped the machine and cleaned her hands. He gave her some more clay and helped her to try again. This time, Mia was much more careful. She didn't make a big bowl, but she successfully made a lovely small cup.
When the cup was finished, Mia felt very proud. Her shirt was completely dirty, but she didn't care at all. She had a fantastic time. Next month, she is going to start a weekly pottery class at her own school so she can learn how to make some plates for her parents!
14 Why was Mia excited to visit the old village?
A She wanted to create something of her own.
B She hoped to buy some amazing cups and plates.
C She needed to finish an art project for school.
15 What happened when Mia arrived at the art school?
A Mia's parents helped her to use the wet clay.
B Mia turned on the spinning wheel by herself.
C A teacher explained how a machine worked.
16 Why did the clay fly onto Mia's shirt?
A She dropped a heavy piece of clay on her clothes.
B She used too much force with her hands.
C The spinning wheel was moving too fast.
17 What did Mia do after the accident with the clay?
A She was able to make a different object.
B She washed her dirty white shirt immediately.
C She stopped the machine to clean her hands.
18 What is Mia going to do next month?
A make some plates for her parents in the village
B buy some new clothes to wear for her art class
C begin taking regular pottery lessons at school
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because the text says Mia "wanted to make her own bowl to take home" (create something of her own). Option B is wrong logic; the local people make amazing cups and plates, but Mia went there to make her own, not to buy them. Option C is not in the text; school projects are not mentioned.
15 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because the text states that "A friendly teacher showed Mia how to use a special machine". Option A is wrong reference; Mia's parents took her to the school, but they didn't help her use the clay. Option B is wrong reference; the teacher turned the machine on, not Mia.
16 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because Mia "pushed the wet clay too hard" (used too much force). Option A is wrong logic; she didn't drop it, it flew off the machine. Option C is a partial truth trap; the wheel was going around very fast, but that wasn't the reason the clay flew off—it flew off because she pushed too hard.
17 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because Mia "didn't make a big bowl, but she successfully made a lovely small cup" (a different object). Option B is wrong logic; the final paragraph says her shirt remained completely dirty. Option C is wrong reference; the teacher stopped the machine and cleaned her hands, not Mia.
18 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because in the final paragraph, Mia says she is going to "start a weekly pottery class at her own school". Option A is a partial truth trap; she wants to make plates for her parents, but she will do this at her school, not in the village. Option B is wrong logic; her shirt got dirty, but the text never says she will buy new clothes for her class.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A surprise on my plate!
Fifteen-year-old Noah writes about a funny experience on holiday.
My name is Noah and I am 15 years old. Last month, my family and I went on a great holiday to another country. One day, my parents were tired and wanted to sleep at the hotel. I felt very hungry, so I walked to a tiny restaurant on a quiet street. When I sat down, the waiter gave me a menu, but there was a big problem. There were no English words on it, and there were no pictures of the food.
I didn't know what to do. I couldn't ask the friendly waiter for help because he didn't speak my language. I didn't want to leave, so I decided to do something brave. I closed my eyes, put my finger on the menu, and showed the waiter a random word. He smiled and walked away to the kitchen. I was a bit worried because I didn't know what kind of food I chose.
Twenty minutes later, the waiter returned with my lunch. I looked at the plate and I was completely shocked. It wasn't a burger or a simple bowl of pasta. It was a huge, cooked fish! It still had its head and big eyes looking up at me. Usually, at home, I only eat small pieces of fish from the supermarket. I never eat a whole animal like this!
At first, I didn't want to touch it. But it smelled really nice, so I slowly tried a little piece. To my surprise, it was absolutely delicious! The fish was so fresh and tasty that I quickly ate every bite. I felt very proud of myself for trying something new. Tomorrow, I am going to take my parents to the same restaurant, but this time I want to try a different word on the menu!
14 Why was ordering food difficult for Noah?
A He couldn't read anything on the menu.
B The tired waiter didn't want to help him.
C He couldn't find a restaurant with English food.
15 How did Noah choose his lunch?
A He asked the waiter to choose a good meal.
B He pointed at a word without looking at it.
C He found a word on the menu that he understood.
16 Why was Noah surprised by his food?
A It was a whole fish with the head still on it.
B It was a very small piece of fish.
C It was a bowl of pasta instead of a burger.
17 What did Noah think about the fish?
A It had a very bad smell.
B It tasted wonderful.
C It was too big for him to finish.
18 What is Noah planning to do tomorrow?
A return to the restaurant with his family
B order the exact same meal again
C cook a delicious fish for his parents
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Noah says "There were no English words on it, and there were no pictures of the food." This matches option A. Option B is a wrong reference trap; the text says his parents were tired, not the waiter (who was "friendly"). Option C is wrong logic; he found a tiny restaurant, but he didn't say he was looking for English food, just an English menu.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Noah explains, "I closed my eyes, put my finger on the menu, and showed the waiter a random word." This matches pointing without looking (Option B). Option A is wrong logic; he says he couldn't ask the waiter for help because they didn't speak the same language. Option C is wrong logic; he didn't understand the words, so he just picked one randomly.
16 A - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Noah says he was shocked because "It was a huge, cooked fish! It still had its head...". This makes A the correct answer. Option B is a wrong reference trap; the text says he only eats "small pieces of fish" when he is at home, not in the restaurant. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he specifically says "It wasn't a burger or a simple bowl of pasta."
17 B - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Noah says "it was absolutely delicious!" and "tasty", which matches option B. Option A is the opposite of the text, as he says "it smelled really nice". Option C is a partial truth trap; the fish was huge, but he didn't fail to finish it because the text says "I quickly ate every bite."
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Noah says "Tomorrow, I am going to take my parents to the same restaurant". This matches option A. Option B is a wrong logic trap; he wants to "try a different word", not the same meal. Option C is a wrong reference trap; he is going to take his parents to eat at the restaurant, not cook for them.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A better way to visit museums
14-year-old Olivia writes about her favourite kind of historical museums.
Hi, I’m Olivia and I’m 14. When families go on holiday, parents often want to visit historical museums. They think it is a great way to learn about the past. However, a lot of teenagers think these places are really boring. I completely understand why. But I want to tell you that learning about history doesn't have to be dull!
The biggest problem with older museums is the reading. You usually have to walk around quiet rooms and look at old objects behind glass. There are often hundreds of long signs to read, and you can't touch anything. After an hour, your feet hurt and your brain feels tired. You probably won't remember the information that you read, anyway.
But recently, things have changed. A lot of modern museums now use new technology to tell interesting stories. Instead of reading long signs, visitors can use interactive touch-screens. You can watch short videos, play digital games, and even listen to sounds from the past. Last month, I visited a museum like this in London with my brother, and it was actually very fun. We spent three hours there!
If your family is planning a trip soon, I have some advice. Before you travel, you should look on the internet to find out what the local museums are like. Look for places that have special interactive activities. If you choose the right museum, both parents and teenagers can have a wonderful time together.
14 What does Olivia say about historical museums in the first paragraph?
A They are the best places to go on a family holiday.
B Parents only visit them to help teenagers with school work.
C Teenagers usually find them uninteresting to visit.
15 What does Olivia think is the main problem with older museums?
A Visitors have to read too much information.
B Visitors cannot find a quiet room to rest their feet.
C The objects behind the glass are completely broken.
16 What does Olivia like about modern museums?
A They offer cheap computer games for teenagers to buy.
B They use computers and screens to share information.
C They show long films about the history of London.
17 What advice does Olivia give to families?
A Teenagers should go to the museum without their parents.
B Parents should choose museums with traditional reading activities.
C They should check information online before they visit a museum.
18 What would be the best title for Olivia's blog?
A How technology can make museum visits fun
B The best historical museums to visit in London
C Why teenagers should read more about history
Answer Key & Explanations
14 C - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Olivia states that "a lot of teenagers think these places are really boring," which matches C (uninteresting to visit). Option A is a wrong logic trap; parents want to visit them, but Olivia doesn't say they are the absolute best places to go. Option B is a wrong logic trap; parents think they are a great way to learn, but the text doesn't mention school work.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Olivia says, "The biggest problem with older museums is the reading" because there are "hundreds of long signs to read," matching A. Option B is a wrong logic trap; the rooms are already quiet, but she doesn't mention resting feet there. Option C is a wrong word trap; the objects are old and behind glass, but they are not broken.
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Olivia likes that modern museums use "new technology" and "interactive touch-screens," matching B (computers and screens). Option A is a partial truth trap; you can play digital games, but the museum doesn't sell cheap games to buy. Option C is a partial truth trap; you can watch short videos, and she visited London, but they don't show long films about London.
17 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Olivia advises, "Before you travel, you should look on the internet to find out what the local museums are like," which matches C. Option A is a wrong logic trap; she says both parents and teenagers can have a wonderful time together. Option B is a wrong logic trap; she tells them to look for interactive activities, not traditional reading ones.
18 A - Explanation: This is a global question. The entire text argues that traditional museums are boring because of all the reading, but modern museums are fun because they use technology and interactive screens, making A the best title. Option B is a wrong detail trap; she mentions a museum in London, but the blog isn't a list of the best places there. Option C is wrong logic; her main point is that teenagers dislike reading long signs.